Medical Laboratory Technologist

Pride Health is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to support our client’s facility at Albemarle, NC 28001.This is a direct hire, full-time opportunity offering excellent benefits, a stable schedule, and the chance to work with one of the state’s leading healthcare systems.

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory analyses on patient specimens to provide accurate and timely clinical information that supports diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. This role ensures the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety while adhering to regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Adhere to quality assurance guidelines, documenting corrective actions for any non-conforming events.
• Prepare reagents and maintain adequate inventory levels to minimize waste and control costs.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; escalate issues to appropriate technical support when needed.
• Exercise clinical judgment to prioritize workload, identify problems, and implement solutions.
• Assist with review, revision, and maintenance of laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with CAP, TJC, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain clear, real-time communication across shifts and with leadership regarding issues impacting patient care or operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, competency assessments, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe work environment while handling biohazardous, chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a related field required
• MLT/MT registry eligible required
• MLT/MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required within one year of hire
• Bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification preferred

Experience & Skills

• Clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Additional Information:

• Location: Albemarle, NC 28001
• Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-time)
• Shift: 3rd Shift | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | 3x12
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Pay Range: $22 – $35/hour (based on experience)

Interested? Apply now!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.